More than
a run

A Half Marathon with a difference. Experience the incredible Hackney Half Marathon on 17 May 2026. Run through London’s most creative and inspiring borough with vibrant street art and entertainment on course. Celebrate your 13.1 mile achievement with thousands in Hackney Marshes, complete with music, food, drink and a range of sports and wellbeing activities.

General entries for 2026 have now sold out, but you can still run for an incredible cause with one of our charities.

A hugely popular, FREE 5K that takes place the day before the Hackney Half marathon in Hackney Marshes. Soak up the festival vibes on Hackney Marshes as you sprint, walk or jog the 5K course. This race is free to enter and is perfect for anyone aged 13 and above.

The Hackney Schools’ Challenge is an exciting youth running initiative open to primary school children (aged 4-11 years old) of all abilities. The Hackney Schools’ Challenge encourages students to run 12 miles in the lead up to the event, by breaking it down into half a mile or mile distances at home or at school. Students then participate in the Hackney Moves weekend by running the final celebratory mile course which finishes on the Hackney Half finish line, completing their own Half Marathon.

Entries for the 2026 Challenge will open in February 2025. All information regarding the event, as well as entries, are managed through participating Primary Schools within the London borough of Hackney.

If you would like to get your school involved, please email the team at schools@hackneymoves.com for more information.

Join us for an amazing weekend of FREE, diverse and inclusive fitness, wellbeing, culture and entertainment activities for all the family.​​

​​The main stage will host fitness sessions and entertainment from East London’s finest group exercise gurus, bands, DJ’s and entertainment acts.

Hackneys House of Fitness tent will be home to a wide variety of fitness activities offering something for everyone.​​

​​There is so much going on in the festival village you will want to stay all day. From family sports and cultural activations from local clubs and community groups to a wide variety of street food and beverages on offer for some post activity refuelling. Keep the little ones entertained at the amazing Hackney Playbus, or simply sit back and soak up the incredible atmosphere at Hackney Moves.​​

WHEN YOU MOVE, HACKNEY MOVES